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President Joe Biden issued a renewed warning to China over Taiwan in an interview published Tuesday, saying the U.S. military could be used to defend the self-ruled democratic island in the event of a Chinese invasion. It is not the first time Biden has touched on the possibility, but China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, will likely criticize his statement as in the past. Asked during the interview with Time magazine whether the U.S. stance could result in boots on the ground, he said, “It would depend on the circumstances.” Biden said he has made clear to Chinese President Xi Jinp…

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